God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. Acts 2:32 (NIV) What is a Christian? What are we? Are we people who think a certain way? Are we a people who act in a certain prescribed manner? Are we people who have been mentally convinced by special... Continue Reading →
and said, "Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus Acts 1:16 (NIV) Peter stands in the congregation and speaks. He is a fisherman but his words come out like one who... Continue Reading →
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 1:14 (NIV) Many churches have grown up since this humble beginning. The Disciples have just witnessed their risen Saviour lifted up into Heaven before their eyes. He has physically gone from their... Continue Reading →
He said, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some." When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. John 21:6 (NIV) Peter and a few of the Disciples are out on the dark water all night. They catch... Continue Reading →
Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29 (NIV) What is hope? How much of a part does it play in our spiritual life? How big of a part should it play in the life of a Christian?... Continue Reading →
"Let's not tear it," they said to one another. "Let's decide by lot who will get it." This happened that the scripture might be fulfilled which said, "They divided my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing." So this is what the soldiers did. John 19:24 (NIV) They take the convicted Jesus and... Continue Reading →
‘They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.’ ‘They will do such things because they have not known the Father or me.’ John 16:2-3 (NIV) We Christians like to think that our church is the... Continue Reading →
‘If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.’ John 15:22 (NIV) Are the people Jesus is talking about breaking one of the Ten Commandments? Are they stealing, lying, coveting or killing? Are they not paying tribute to their... Continue Reading →
‘If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.’ John 15:19 (NIV) Not long ago perhaps the average Christian remembered that we are not here... Continue Reading →
‘My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.’ John 15:12 (NIV) Many a denomination has grown up under the name of Christianity. Nearly all those who attend these churches are encouraged to study their Bibles. People know the stories of Jesus. We are numerous who are familiar with His teachings. Yet... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 